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Pasinex Closes Over-Subscribed Non-Brokered Private Placement

Pasinex Secures Capital to Fuel Zinc Expansion Amidst Dilution Concerns

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 07, 2026 · 07:45 PSE · 0.1 Pasinex Resources Limited

Executive Summary

Event: Closing of second and final tranche of non-brokered private placement.
Proceeds: Total aggregate gross proceeds of C$2,014,880 from the offering plus C$275,000 from stock option exercises.
Securities Issued: 4,247,616 Units at C$0.10 per Unit (Second Tranche). Each unit contains one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at $0.15 for 24 months.
Insider Activity: Exercise of 6,875,000 stock options by insiders at C$0.04 per option, signaling confidence in the company's direction.
Use of Proceeds: Funding Sarikaya project development (payments to previous owner, underground development, drilling), Pinargozu production expansion, and general working capital.
Share Count: Total common shares outstanding increased to 265,611,697.

Material Impact

Capitalization of Financing: The financing was announced in February 2026 (target C$1.5M) and the first tranche closed in March 2026 (C$1.6M). This May announcement confirms the full closure, meeting expectations rather than exceeding them significantly.
Liquidity Improvement: The company raised approximately C$2.3M total cash (financing + options), which is critical given the reported operating cash outflow of $1.58M in 2025. This extends the runway for operations and development.
Dilution Impact: Significant dilution occurred over the past year, with shares increasing from ~204M (Oct 2025) to ~265M (May 2026). While necessary for survival/growth, this suppresses per-share value in the short term.
Warrant Overhang: New warrants issued at $0.15 strike price create potential future selling pressure if the stock approaches that level within 24 months.
Insider Confidence: The option exercise by insiders is a positive signal but does not constitute a major strategic investment (e.g., Sprott/Lundin) required for a "Game Changer" rating.
Conclusion: The news is material in terms of ensuring operational continuity, but it is routine relative to the financing timeline already disclosed to the market.

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Company Overview

Flagship Project 1 (Pinargozu): Producing high-grade zinc mine in Turkey. Pasinex acquired 100% ownership in December 2025. Production involves zinc sulfide (>45% grade) with silver and germanium byproducts.
Flagship Project 2 (Sarikaya): Lead-zinc license acquired in October 2025. Currently in development phase; underground drilling planned for early 2026. Targeting small-scale production by mid-2026.
Operations: Transitioned from exploration to revenue-generating phase with Pinargozu sales of ~494kt zinc product sold in 2025 (100% basis).
Management: Dr. Larry Seeley (Executive Chairman) and Jonathan Challis (Qualified Person/Board Member).

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